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Wedding Venue
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel
New Jersey
Your wedding at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel puts you steps from the Atlantic Ocean in vibrant Asbury Park. This beachfront venue offers stunning water views and the romantic backdrop of the Jersey Shore, perfect for couples seeking an elegant seaside celebration. The hotel combines modern hospitality with oceanfront charm, providing flexible indoor and outdoor spaces that capture the energy of this revitalized boardwalk community. Whether you're exchanging vows with the ocean as your witness or dancing under the stars with sea breezes as your soundtrack, your guests will experience the timeless allure of a coastal wedding.
Styles
Hotel/Resort
Guest Capacity
350
Services
Indoor Ceremony, Indoor Reception, Outdoor Ceremony, Outdoor Reception
Venue Information
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel
1401 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
Phone
1-732-776-6700
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel special for a beach wedding?
The hotel's prime oceanfront location on Asbury Park's boardwalk is its signature feature — you get authentic Atlantic Ocean views and sea breezes as part of your celebration without the hassle of a standalone beach venue. The combination of hotel amenities (accommodations, catering, climate-controlled backup spaces) with direct water access means you can plan an elegant ceremony on the sand followed by a sophisticated reception indoors or on oceanfront terraces. This blended approach works beautifully for couples who want the romance of the shore but the comfort and convenience of a full-service venue.
Can we have both a ceremony and reception at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel?
Yes, absolutely. The hotel's flexible space allows you to host your ceremony oceanfront or in an indoor venue space, then transition your guests to a reception area with stunning water views. This layout is ideal for a seamless flow throughout your wedding day and means your guests stay in one location. The venue's full kitchen facilities and event staff support both ceremonies and receptions, and overnight accommodations allow out-of-town guests to extend their celebration.
Is Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel good for wedding photography?
The oceanfront setting is a photographer's dream — golden hour light reflecting off the Atlantic, the iconic Asbury Park boardwalk backdrop, and dramatic sky views create naturally stunning backdrops for portraits and ceremony shots. The combination of beach access, hotel architecture, and surrounding boardwalk venues gives your photographer diverse locations for your couple portraits and wedding party shots without leaving the immediate area. The open water and natural light mean your images will feel bright, romantic, and distinctly coastal.
What type of couple is Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel best for?
This venue suits couples who love the ocean, value convenience and modern hospitality, and want a destination-feel wedding without traveling far from major cities like New York or Philadelphia. If you're drawn to a vibrant, artsy boardwalk community and prefer having your guests stay overnight in a hotel (with easy access to restaurants and entertainment), Berkeley Oceanfront is an excellent fit. It's also ideal for couples who want flexibility — the hotel's multiple event spaces mean you can adapt your celebration to your vision, whether that's intimate and romantic or lively and social.
What's included in a wedding at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel?
As a full-service hotel venue, Berkeley Oceanfront provides event coordination, catering and kitchen facilities, linens and table settings, tables and chairs, and venue setup and cleanup. Your guests benefit from on-site accommodations, which the hotel can help coordinate as part of your wedding package. While specific inclusions and pricing vary by season and package, the hotel's wedding team can work with you to customize an offering that fits your budget and vision — contact them directly to discuss what's available for your date.
